Sourav said that he wouldn't believe that teams led by the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and M.S. Dhoni would throw matches.

"I don't believe that any of these IPL games were fixed. Those who are saying that it was fixed should come out with proper proof. Otherwise it is an absolutely rubbish allegation," Sourav said in an exclusive interview.

"I think it is a very weak statement made by whoever has made it. And I can bet you that KKR or any other team (hasn't done it). I wouldn't believe that Sachin Tendulkar's team will bet; I wouldn't believe that Dhoni's team will bet. And I will not believe that for a billion dollars," Sourav said.

Asked if he was hurt by the allegations, Sourav said: "It makes me angry because you have to prove it. You just cannot say that it was fixed. You have to come out in the open. There is so much of media around in the world and the country. You cannot tarnish the game on the basis of a frivolous statement."

"Whoever makes such allegations should come out with the names of the players who do it. They should never be allowed to enter the pitch. If they cannot, they should just shut up," he said.

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